Top Paying Jobs in Salem, OR
Salem, OR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 33,040 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($373,970), Family Medicine Physicians ($295,170), Chief Executives ($261,650). The cost of living index is 103.65 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,560/month.
$125K
Avg. median salary
103.65
Cost of living index
$1,560
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Salem
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $104K | $50.2/hr |
| 62 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $104K | $50.18/hr |
| 63 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $104K | $50.02/hr |
| 64 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $103K | $49.54/hr |
| 65 | Surveyors | Engineering | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 66 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.39/hr |
| 67 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 68 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 69 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.21/hr |
| 70 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $102K | $48.84/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Salem
Cost of living vs. national average+3.7% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,560/mo
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